Community briefs: May 21

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:16 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:16 a.m.

‘Get Connected’ at volunteer fair

The second “Get Connected” volunteer fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Transylvania County Library Rogow Room in Brevard.

The event, presented by the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and the United Way of Transylvania County, will have more than 20 Transylvania County nonprofits and governmental organizations showcasing their work and their need for volunteers. The volunteer fair is free and open to the public of all ages, and attendees will be able to explore opportunities and talk with representatives in a casual atmosphere.

The United Way will be on hand to encourage members of the community to sign up with their Get Connected Virtual Volunteer Hub so they can stay connected with the volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Those who sign up on the day of the event will be entered into a drawing for several door prizes including a $50 VISA gift card.

For more information, contact RSVP coordinator Patti Cameron at 828-251-6622 or rsvp@landofsky. org.

Literacy council looking for tutors

An orientation for potential volunteers will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 29 at the Blue Ridge Literacy Council offices on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock.

BRLC is seeking adult volunteers interested in becoming tutors and helping Henderson County adults learn or enhance their reading, writing and spoken English skills. The waiting list of adults waiting for a tutor has grown to almost 50 students. Teaching experience or knowledge of another language is not required.

Tutors are matched with students and meet twice a week for one-and-a-half hours. Volunteers must also complete a 10-hour training workshop and be at least 18 years old. To register, call 828-696-3811.

Nominate a true Friend of the River

There’s still time to nominate a Friend of the River for the 36th annual Friends of the River awards. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals, private organizations, civic groups and/or public agencies that have made a significant contribution toward the restoration and enhancement of the French Broad River (or tributaries) as a recreational, economic or cultural resource.

Recipients of the award will be honored during Land-of-Sky’s Friends of the River Event on Sept. 11. To nominate an individual or organization for the Friends of the River award, return the nomination form to Land-of-Sky Regional Council before June 15.

<p>'Get Connected' at volunteer fair</p><p>The second “Get Connected” volunteer fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Transylvania County Library Rogow Room in Brevard.</p><p>The event, presented by the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program and the United Way of Transylvania County, will have more than 20 Transylvania County nonprofits and governmental organizations showcasing their work and their need for volunteers. The volunteer fair is free and open to the public of all ages, and attendees will be able to explore opportunities and talk with representatives in a casual atmosphere.</p><p>The United Way will be on hand to encourage members of the community to sign up with their Get Connected Virtual Volunteer Hub so they can stay connected with the volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Those who sign up on the day of the event will be entered into a drawing for several door prizes including a $50 VISA gift card.</p><p>For more information, contact RSVP coordinator Patti Cameron at 828-251-6622 or rsvp@landofsky. org.</p><p>Literacy council looking for tutors</p><p>An orientation for potential volunteers will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 29 at the Blue Ridge Literacy Council offices on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock.</p><p>BRLC is seeking adult volunteers interested in becoming tutors and helping Henderson County adults learn or enhance their reading, writing and spoken English skills. The waiting list of adults waiting for a tutor has grown to almost 50 students. Teaching experience or knowledge of another language is not required.</p><p>Tutors are matched with students and meet twice a week for one-and-a-half hours. Volunteers must also complete a 10-hour training workshop and be at least 18 years old. To register, call 828-696-3811.</p><p>Nominate a true Friend of the River</p><p>There's still time to nominate a Friend of the River for the 36th annual Friends of the River awards. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals, private organizations, civic groups and/or public agencies that have made a significant contribution toward the restoration and enhancement of the French Broad River (or tributaries) as a recreational, economic or cultural resource.</p><p>Recipients of the award will be honored during Land-of-Sky's Friends of the River Event on Sept. 11. To nominate an individual or organization for the Friends of the River award, return the nomination form to Land-of-Sky Regional Council before June 15.</p>